Maritime English
Emergency Communication

What is Flooded Compartment?

Flooded Compartment A watertight section of a vessel that has unintentionally filled with seawater due to hull breach or system failure.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Flooded Compartment” Used in Practice?

Bridge to engine room: report the status of the flooded compartment and confirm boundary cooling measures are in place.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Flooded Compartment?

A watertight section of a vessel that has unintentionally filled with seawater due to hull breach or system failure.

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